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It depends on what type of cichlids you have. One of my tanks are a 30 and I only keep one of my cichlids in there right now. If your cichlids get up to six inches, I would suggest getting at least a 55 if you want to have four. Remember, the more fish you crowd in a small tank, the faster the amonia levels will rise.

In the area of cichlid keeping, bigger is always better. More is better, too...especially when you are talking about filtration. Since they eat a great amount, they make great amounts of waste, as well. Many cichlid keepers run more than one filter on a tank. Help us help you by giving us more details, as Matt suggested!

Terry: You wrote " i bought " How many did you get? And are you now worried you have too many? What type of cichlid did you get? If you do not know you need to go back to the place you purchased them and ask. Are we talking 6 inch male and 4 inch females or they all will get 4 to 6 inches big? Do you have a 30 gal and want to know if these fish can stay in this tank or are you planning on getting another tank? Please clear up some of these questions. With a better description of what you have and what you need to know..... Tony.

If it was so,it might be;and if it were so,it would be;but as it isn't,it ain't.That's logic...Tweedledee